IT'S a dangerous time of year for Worcestershire's love-struck population of toads.

Crossing busy roads to breeding grounds means that many of them never make it to the other side.

Now, a Worcestershire charity is taking action to try to save some of the large numbers of toads which are killed on roads in Britain every year.

The deaths occur during a short spell at the end of February and the beginning of March.

That is the time they make the often-treacherous journey from their hibernation sites to breeding ponds.

Hundreds of toads start to move after periods of rain and just after dusk, when traffic is at its peak and light levels are low. Many never reach their destination.

Jurjen Annen, water and wetlands officer with Worces-tershire Wildlife Trust, wants to find out exactly where toads are crossing roads and if problems are occurring - but he needs your help. People who are aware of particular roads on which toads are being run over, or who might like to help with the project, should contact Mr Annen on 01905 754919, or by e-mailing jurjen@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org